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Goldman Sachs economists say recent flash PMI releases reveal mounting supply pressures in the Euro Area and the UK. The Euro Area composite PMI fell below the 50 threshold, while UK readings surprised to the upside. Both regions show rising manufacturing input prices and lengthening supplier delivery times for a second consecutive month, and firms…
UBS sees opportunity across the European SMID (small- and mid-cap) segment, arguing that stock selection driven by company-specific characteristics will matter more than broad macro trends. The bank singles out Inficon for its exposure to wafer fabrication equipment spending tied to AI and advanced-node chipmaking, and Elis SA for its defensive cha…
Applied Digital saw its stock rise roughly 10% following a lease agreement with a U.S.-based, high investment-grade hyperscaler for capacity at the Delta Forge 1 campus. The arrangement represents about $7.5 billion in contracted value over an estimated 15-year term for 300 MW of critical IT load intended to support artificial intelligence and high…
JPMorgan strategists led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou say the technology sector’s cash flows are growing faster than capital expenditures this year, easing concerns over financing the industry’s AI infrastructure buildout. That improvement has supported a faster pace of share buybacks and led the bank to raise its buyback and dividend projection for …
Teads Holding Co. renewed and expanded its exclusive partnership with LG Ad Solutions to deliver high-attention Connected TV (CTV) advertising in new European and Asia-Pacific markets. The collaboration allows advertisers to access LG Smart TV inventory through Teads' omnichannel platform, enhancing reach to premium audiences with advanced measurem…
StepStone Group Inc. successfully closed its second Credit Opportunities Fund (SCOF II) with over $1.58 billion raised, more than double its initial $750 million target. The fund focuses on private credit investments primarily through secondaries and co-investments, targeting attractive opportunities across various sectors and credit asset classes.…
Palestinian health authorities say Israeli airstrikes on Thursday killed at least four people in Gaza, with separate strikes in Khan Younis and the Maghazi refugee camp. Israeli forces said they struck militants moving munitions in the south, while officials reported additional deaths and burials in the north. The incidents come amid repeated strik…
Avis Budget Group (NASDAQ:CAR) shares fell 9% on Thursday after a 38% decline the previous session, as the short-squeeze that drove recent gains lost steam and JPMorgan downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight. The bank raised its price target to $165 from $123 while warning that current prices may exceed what fundamentals justify; the shar…
Ardelyx, Inc. announced acceptance of an abstract on irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) treatment patterns for presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2026. The presentation explores patient characteristics linked to treatment changes and their impact on gastrointestinal healthcare resource use. Ardelyx will also sponsor a clinical d…
Snowflake reported a strong quarter but face-downside from macro and legal headlines has pushed the stock back toward 52-week lows. Fundamentals and AI-driven demand argue for upside; valuation and a class-action/legal overhang justify a disciplined entry with a clear stop. This trade is a mid-term swing designed to capture mean-reversion into impr…
Belite Bio, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for degenerative retinal diseases, announced participation in four upcoming investor conferences between April and May 2026. The company will provide presentations and fireside chats detailing progress and prospects for its lead drug candidate, tinlarebant, which is curren…
Independent Bank Corporation reported first quarter 2026 net income of $16.9 million or $0.81 per diluted share, reflecting growth compared to the prior year period. The bank experienced improvements in core financial metrics, including an increased net interest margin of 3.65%, net interest income growth, and solid loan and deposit growth. Credit …
Cass Information Systems, Inc. reported a strong first quarter for 2026, delivering 23.7% growth in adjusted net income from continuing operations compared to the prior year. The company achieved an increase in net interest margin to 3.95%, expansion in facility dollar volumes, and maintained flat personnel expenses through automation and expense c…
Lifetime Brands, Inc., a global designer and marketer of branded consumer home products, will release its Q1 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, before market open. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results the same day. Lifetime Brands markets well-known kitchenware, tableware, giftware, and home solutions brands and provid…
Terrestrial Energy Inc. has submitted a critical safety analysis report to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, marking significant progress toward commercial licensing of its Generation IV Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) plants. This report sets the stage for NRC's Safety Evaluation Report, essential for future licensing and deployment of I…
VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: VWAV) provided a corporate update detailing significant progress since March 30, 2026, including acquiring AI video intelligence IP (xClibre), signing a non-binding term sheet to acquire a majority stake in Foresight Autonomous Holdings (FRSX), receiving its first commercial order from a Latin American public safe…
MBX Biosciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in peptide therapies for endocrine and metabolic disorders, announced an in-person and virtual event on May 11, 2026, to update investors and stakeholders on its growing obesity product pipeline. The event will feature expert presentations on the evolving obesity treatment lan…
Karat Packaging Inc., a Nasdaq-listed specialty distributor and manufacturer of environmentally friendly disposable foodservice products, will release its first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on May 7, 2026, and host a conference call for investors that same day.
GSI Technology, a US-based innovator in AI and compute-in-memory technology, announced it will release its fiscal Q4 2026 financial results on May 7, 2026, after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the quarter and fiscal 2027 outlook.
Teads Holding Co., a leading omnichannel advertising platform, will release its first quarter 2026 financial results before market open on May 7, 2026. The company will hold a conference call the same day to discuss the results and business outlook. Teads leverages AI technology to deliver advertising outcomes across screens and partners with thous…
Reviva Pharmaceuticals announced that its CEO, Laxminarayan Bhat, will participate in an A.G.P.-hosted fireside chat to discuss the clinical developments and upcoming milestones for brilaroxazine, a promising drug candidate targeting schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric and inflammatory diseases. Positive Phase 3 data and orphan drug designatio…
YETI Holdings, Inc., a U.S.-based outdoor products company, announced that it will report its first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results on May 14, 2026, prior to market opening. A conference call will follow to discuss the results, accessible to investors and analysts via phone and webcast. Recorded replays will be available afterward.
High Roller Technologies, Inc. has entered a strategic marketing partnership with Leverage Game Media to support the launch and growth of its regulated event-based prediction markets product in the U.S. The partnership aims to leverage Leverage's extensive social media platforms and data-driven marketing to accelerate user acquisition and brand awa…
Lantheus Holdings, a leading radiopharmaceutical company, announced it will hold a conference call and webcast on May 7, 2026, to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results and provide a business update. The event aims to inform investors and stakeholders about the company's recent performance and outlook.
Nano-X Imaging Ltd. (Nasdaq: NNOX) announced a new distribution agreement with Radiology Oncology Systems (ROS) to expand the commercial deployment of its Nanox.ARC multi-source digital tomosynthesis imaging systems in the United States. With FDA clearance and a cost-effective, lower-radiation 3D imaging solution, the collaboration aims to broaden …
